Health LifeLines - A Podcast from The LifeGuard Approach

di Cris Duval, RDH

Stagione 1

S1:E7 - Simmi Chopra: How Ayurvedic Medicine Can Help to Heal the Body

Welcome to this episode of the Health LifeLines podcast, where host Cris Duval, RDH, sits down with our guest, Simmi Chopra, an Ayurvedic Doctor from NYC, as they discuss how Ayurveda can help heal the body. She completed the Ayurveda Doctor program from Kerala Ayurveda, based on the BAMS syllabus, with internships in Kerala Ayurvedic hospitals and clinics. She has a double Master's in Biostatistics and Molecular Biology from Rutgers University and JNU. She has published research articles on Ayurveda for Columbia University’s Journal of Public Health, as well as mainstream articles on Alzhiemers’ and Statins when she worked at Mt Sinai hospital and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. She has presented at NAMA (National Ayurveda Medical Association), Integrative Mental health, Global Ayurveda, Holistic lifestyle Conferences where she has spoken on topics ranging from Autoimmune diseases, chronic health problems, mental health problems, geriatric health and how Ayurveda can help in these problems. She was on a panel discussion on Millets hosted by the Consulate General of India, New York. Visit thelifeguardapproach.com to find out more!

S1 · E7

7 set 2025

37:45

S1:E6 - Dr. Kim Kutsch: Becoming Health Drive in Your Practice

In this episode of the Health LifeLines podcast, Cris Duval, RDH sits down with today's guest, Dr. Kim Kutch – taking on the topic of becoming a Health Driven Practice instead of a Disease Driven Practice. In this episode of the Health LifeLines podcast, Cris Duval, RDH sits down with today's guest, Dr. Kim Kutch – taking on the topic of becoming a Health Driven Practice instead of a Disease Driven Practice. Dr. Kutsch received his DMD degree from the University of Oregon School of Dentistry in 1979. Lecturing extensively on an international basis, he also acts as product consultant and inventor for air abrasion, lasers, and adhesive and cosmetic dentistry, caries risk assessment and dental caries. As an author,r Dr. Kutsch has published nearly one hundred articles and abstracts on caries risk assessment, dental caries as a biofilm disease, minimally invasive dentistry and laser dentistry in both dental and medical journals, has been a contributor to several texts. He has written a textbook on Caries Management by Risk Assessment titled “Balance”. You can find out more about Dr. Kutsch at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimkutsch/.

S1 · E6

25 lug 2025

1:01:25

S1:E5 - Cris Duval, RDH: Flipping the Script: How One Hygienist’s Shift Transformed Her Career—and Her Patients’ Lives

In this powerful episode of the Health LifeLines Podcast, award-nominated host Rebekah St James sits down with dental hygienist, coach, and founder of The LifeGuard Approach—Cris Duval, RDH. After decades in the operatory, Cris found her greatest professional fulfillment in the last 25 years of her career. What changed? Her mindset. Her communication. Her purpose. Together, they explore what sparked this transformation, how it reshaped Cris's practice, and how every healthcare professional can rediscover purpose and become a life-saving advocate for their patients—starting with the words they choose. If you've ever felt burnt out, stuck in the daily grind, or wondered if your role could carry more meaning—this episode is your spark. You can find out more about Cris and The LifeGuard Approach at www.thelifeguardapproach.com.

S1 · E5

27 giu 2025

53:57

S1:E4 - Julia Sadove-Lopez: Helping Parents Find Airway Health Support & Providers

On this episode of the Health LifeLines Podcast, my guest is Dr. Julia Sadove-Lopez, a holistic airway dentist, airway health advocate, and founder of Oris Wellness. Julia is a biological dentist accredited by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology. She attended dental school in Indiana, where she first began her dental career. She went on to practice dentistry for several years at a holistic dental practice in Chicago. She worked closely in collaboration with Dr. Kevin Boyd, even as a research assistant for his anthropology research with the Penn Museum. Dr. Julia practiced general dentistry while still offering services like infant frenectomies. Her passion for identifying and referring young patients to seek early interceptive solutions became one of her favorite parts of her profession. She has since created her own consulting business, Oris Wellness, to offer customized, one-on-one support for parents in the topics surrounding airway dentistry. More recently, Dr. Julia relocated with her family to Portugal. She is enjoying learning about how the perspectives and services offered in Europe differ from the training she received in the US. You can find out more about Dr. Julia at oriswellness.com.

S1 · E4

15 mar 2025

39:10

S1:E3 - Dr. William Hang: How Orthodontics and Airway Health Influence Patient Well-Being

My guest today is trailblazer Dr. William Hang. Dr. Bill Hang is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Dentistry and the University of Minnesota Orthodontic program, where he briefly taught orthodontics. He then established a very traditional orthodontic practice in rural Vermont. After about seven years, he became dissatisfied with the faces the traditional orthodontic approach produced and embarked on an ongoing education journey. In the process, he moved to Southern California and developed a truly unique orthodontic practice with a strong emphasis on facial esthetics achieved with innovative early treatment and adult treatment, but also became aware of the significant positive effect some of his treatments were having on the airway. This opened up a whole new aspect of orthodontics - maximizing the airway for ALL orthodontic patients and specifically treating patients with sleep-disordered breathing or obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Hang has been a pioneer working in the airway/sleep arena for over 25 years. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry for his work on optimizing airways in all patients. Patients travel from at least 28 states and a number of foreign countries seeking reversal of their previous orthodontics, elimination of their TMJ/pain, and relief from OSA/sleep/breathing symptoms. Dr. Hang, a local, national, and international speaker, is an innovative, forward-thinking visionary who has dedicated his career to improving how dentistry and orthodontics are practiced around the world. Show Notes: Ortho2Health "Why Afto-American Kids Can't Read" by Dr. Phil Cooper Jr "The Oxygyn Advantage" by Patrick McKeown "Metabolic" by Robert H. Lustig, MD, MSL "Shut Your Mouth and Save Your Life" by George Catlin

S1 · E3

21 feb 2025

58:30

S1:E2 - Dr. Brian McKay: Who Are You Going to Be for Your Patients?

My guest today is the one and only, Dr. Brian McKay. Whether through his dental practice, his lectures, his books, his appearances on radio and television, or his philanthropic efforts, Dr. Brian McKay has always had a consistent mission: to help improve the lives of as many people as possible through the art and science of dentistry. Named one of Seattle's Top Cosmetic Dentists by Seattle Magazine, Dr. McKay is a highly trained and experienced general dentist with an emphasis on cosmetic dentistry and dental implants. Through his practice at Advanced Cosmetic Implant & Laser Dentistry of Seattle, he provides world-class care to patients throughout Seattle, the Puget Sound region, and Alaska, Montana, Idaho, and Oregon. Dr. McKay is a Seattle native, a University of Washington alumnus, and a graduate of the USC Dental School in Los Angeles. He served as a Clinical Instructor at the Las Vegas Institute (LVI) for Advanced Dental Studies and later co-founded the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum (PAC~Live) at the University of the Pacific Dental School in San Francisco. Throughout his career, Dr. McKay has lectured and taught thousands of dental students internationally. A lifelong student himself, he attends hundreds of hours of post-graduate dental education courses annually to maintain his expert status.

S1 · E2

20 dic 2024

33:12

S1:E1 Discovering the Right Health Journey for You and Your Patients with Dr. Bob Walker

My guest today is the incomparable, Dr. Robert "Bob" Walker MA, MS, DC, is a Chiropractor, with post graduate degrees in Neural Psychology and Human Biochemistry/Nutrition. He is the founder and developer of the "Chirodontics" treatment paradigm, and the Co-Founder of the Exceptional Dental Course Series. He is also the Co-Founder of the FOSH-CARE treatment protocols and course series on “Functional Oral Systemic Health.” Dr Walker has presented to Dental and Healthcare audiences worldwide, for over 35 years, on topics such as Pain, Posture, Cranial Distortions, as well as on Dental Orthopedics and Aesthetics, Dental Computer Diagnostics, TMD and Headache Treatment Strategies, Sleep and Airway Disorders and the Application of Clinical Nutrition and Nutrigenomics in various healthcare situations. His mission is to provide the latest information to other healthcare providers, and to help them achieve Exceptional Patient Outcomes! For a limited time, you can use code "cris500" to receive $500 off your registration for the February-March 2025 event with Exceptional Dental Courses. You can also reach out to Cris directly with questions on the course or for details on dental hygiene and office coaching at cris@thelifeguardapproach.com.

S1 · E1

16 dic 2024

52:16